Prohibition on Transporting Weapons, Ammunition, or War Equipment

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.43Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You cannot fly a drone carrying weapons, ammunition, or war equipment unless you have a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) issued under section 903.03.

Requirement as structured

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system if the aircraft is transporting a payload that includes weapons, ammunition, or other equipment designed for use in war.

Original regulatory text

no pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system if the aircraft is transporting a payload that... includes weapons, ammunition or other equipment designed for use in war;

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General